What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse position at Silver Lake Hospital?
Silver Lake Hospital of Newark, NJ is seeking to hire an experienced full-time Wound Care Nurse (LPN) with prior wound care or hospital experience to provide optimal care for our long-term acute care patients.
ABOUT SILVER LAKE HOSPITAL
Silver Lake Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital with a reputation of providing patients with a place to heal before heading home. A long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) is an acute care specialty hospital that provides highly advanced and focused care for higher acuity patients who have not responded to short-term treatment in traditional general hospitals. The average length of stay in an LTACH is 25 days as compared to a 3-5 day average stay in a general hospital. Our safe and state of the art hospital is designed to admit and care for the most critically ill patients.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for implementing the wound care program and working towards improving clinical outcomes. This position does involve direct patient care for a population of patients between the ages of 18 and older and does require age specific experience, specialized training and/or expertise to serve this population.
POSITION QUALIFICATION
- Valid NJ state LPN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association required upon hire.
- Prior wound care or hospital experience preferred.
- WCC or CWCA certification preferred.
- Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office and EMR systems.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills are required. Must possess interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and other staff members.
Wound Care Nurse (LPN) rates commensurate with experience. We also offer generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, supplemental insurance, free life-long term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement (additional reimbursement for BSN/MSN programs), continuing education, BLS courses, free parking in a safe and secure garage, paid time off (PTO), and a comprehensive wellness program.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this position, complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
